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Message: [QUOTE="BillSU, post: 5619885, member: 6809"] [HEADING=2][SIZE=4][I]QB BRADEN ATKINSON (NC) PORTAL FROM MERCER/ INTEREST FROM SYRACUSE / [B]6' 1" 215[/B][/I][/SIZE][/HEADING] [SIZE=4][I][ATTACH type="full"]258502[/ATTACH][/I][/SIZE] [I][URL='https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3'][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B] NC QB Braden Atkinson (Rolesville HS) entered the transfer portal from Mercer after a standout FCS freshman season where he won the Jerry Rice Award, and Syracuse is among several FBS schools showing interest, alongside Notre Dame, ECU, Tulane, Toledo, and Baylor. Atkinson led Mercer to an undefeated SoCon regular season, setting records with over 3,600 yards and 34 TDs, making him a hot commodity for schools seeking an experienced, accurate QB for 2026. [/B][/COLOR][/URL] [URL='https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3'][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B]Key Details:[/B][/COLOR][/URL][/I] [LIST] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][URL='https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3'][B]Player: [/B][/URL][B][URL='https://www.google.com/search?q=Braden+Atkinson&sca_esv=674dadb7b23f42df&biw=1234&bih=908&ei=179aafOXNeat5NoPuO7_sAs&ved=2ahUKEwj70cfZ1vKRAxW1LVkFHQcKAh4QgK4QegQIAxAB&oq=QB+BRADEN+ATKINSON+%28NC%29+PORTAL+FROM+MERCER%2F+INTEREST+FROM+SYRACUSE+FOOTBALL+PLAYER&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiUlFCIEJSQURFTiBBVEtJTlNPTiAoTkMpIFBPUlRBTCBGUk9NIE1FUkNFUi8gSU5URVJFU1QgRlJPTSBTWVJBQ1VTRSBGT09UQkFMTCBQTEFZRVIyBhAAGAcYHjINEAAYgAQYigUYQxixAzIGEAAYBxgeMgsQABiABBiKBRiRAjILEC4YgAQYigUYkQIyBhAAGAcYHjIGEAAYBxgeMgYQABgHGB4yBhAAGAcYHjIGEAAYBxgeSJ1LUABYvCxwAHgAkAEAmAGEAaABhAGqAQMwLjG4AQzIAQD4AQH4AQKYAgGgApIBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAeJDbIHAzAuMbgHkgHCBwMzLTHIBwqACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBKjwMzAVwwlf6AwfxO0LAqqTl6VrssUbvu5dzv6oVzwYSWNYbIXMYoq4p1UYr-Es9d8hxW9REXzgLyV4Y_8uGPPjMdlybBpnCZk6C-Rdn2_EOijH_t5GIfptBj1Lt4SM2uaGiHXmY07CSD9aJcQVMIy4DIufx_gcgGGvekStR0RMa21YZh-_UE4LHh2l450aLs&csui=3']Braden Atkinson[/URL] (QB)[/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][B]From: Rolesville High School (NC)[/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][B]Previous School: Mercer (FCS)[/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][B]Status: Entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in December 2025.[/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][B]Accolades: Won the 2025 Jerry Rice Award (Top FCS Freshman).[/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][B]2025 Stats (Mercer): ~3,600+ yards, 34 TDs, led Mercer to 9-3 record & SoCon title.[/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][B]Interest: Syracuse, Notre Dame, East Carolina, Tulane, Toledo, Baylor. [/B][/I][/COLOR][/B] [/LIST] [I][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B]Why the Interest? Atkinson's accuracy, understanding of defenses, and knack for big plays, combined with his record-setting FCS performance, make him an attractive FBS prospect. Current Situation: He's looking for a new home for the 2026 season, with Syracuse being one of the prominent FBS programs recruiting him. MACON, Ga. (AP) — Mercer quarterback Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes and broke a school record with 538 passing yards in the Bears' 62-0 win over VMI on Saturday afternoon.https://accesswdun.com/ap_article/mercers-braden-atkinson-sets-school-passing-record-in-62-0-victory-over-vmi [/B][/COLOR][/I] [/QUOTE]

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